In 2022, the Philippines accomplished a feat in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design registration as it landed on the 10th spot.
“The Philippines became the 10th country in terms of LEED Certified projects in 2022. This is an important achievement as it is the first time we have a country from South East Asia breaking into this elite group. It is also a testimony to the commitment to LEED from Philippines’s leadership organizations,” Gopalakrishnan said in an interview on the sidelines of the LEED in Southeast Asia Series-In dialogue with the United States Green Building Council and GBC held in Makati City.
n Add to the capacity by ensuring that LEED Education is used by Students and Working professionals. The LEED professionals can then not only serve the demand in the Philippines, but also take up projects outside the country; and “We will also be engaged with architects, engineers, heating, ventilation and air conditioning [HVAC], facility professionals so that they are up to speed with LEED. We will also engage with the local municipalities and ensure that the Green and Net Zero vision of the country is realized,” he said.
Kristina Samantha Pobre, sustainability manager, ArthaLand Corporation told the participants that the boutique developer has been consistent in pursuing the green building agenda. The Arthaland Century Pacific Tower is the first LEED certified building in the country.